Archive: February, 2007

Today the Tyra Banks Show was devoted Tyra’s PEOPLE magazine cover story from a couple of week’s back (You Call This Fat?). That story received an amazing response and inspired Tyra to launch her So What?! campaign to help empower women everywhere to feel good about their bodies. In this video clip, she encourages three audience members (all donning the same red leotard that Tyra wore on our cover) to say “So What?” to their own weight-related issues. What did you think of Tyra’s Show today? What do you want to say “So what?” to?

Photo: Polk Imaging/Warner Bros.

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They performed together both onscreen and on the Oscars stage, but each of the talented singer-actresses in Dreamgirls hit their own high notes on the red carpet last night. With the aid of Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley, Jennifer Hudson made a stylish entrance in an Oscar de la Renta chocolate silk jersey gown with ruched bodice, metallic python bolero and major Neil Lane jewels. Anika Noni Rose was glamorous as promised in a silver sequined Naeem Khan showstopper, Chopard diamonds, and $500,000 Kwiat diamond-studded Stuart Weitzman shoes. As the award show veteran, Beyonce lived up to her fashionable reputation in a pale green Armani Prive gown and glittering Lorraine Schwartz jewels. We think the ladies all look amazing, but isn’t it fun to play favorites? Tell us: Which Dreamgirl’s Oscar look do you like best? Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose or Beyonce?

Click here to see all the Best Dresses of the night, and for more of the latest news and gossip on the Oscars, check out our Red Carpet Confidential blog.

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/ap; Tammie Arroyo/AFF; Steve Granitz/WireImage

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Even though not everyone took home a golden statue last night, all the nominees were given something to protect their lovely gowns in while traveling home. The Laundress, a luxe-laundry line, sent them a garment care kit which included a monogrammed garment bag ($90) with a large pocket for shoes and accessories, a bottle of Crease Release wrinkle remover ($14), a fabric refreshner ($14), stain solution pacquettes ($14 a box) for tough stains like wine, and biodegradable dryer sheets ($14). Its creators, Lindsey Wieber and Gwen Whiting who used to work at Chanel and Ralph Lauren, say their products are safe for all clothing — from jeans to cashmere to silks and designer gowns — and use only natural and organic ingredients. In other words, your gown will still look fresh, even if you’re feeling a little hungover. Hurrah!

Photo: Stan Wan Photography; Globe; David Wimsett/UPPA/ZUMA (insets)

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After months of speculating and anticipating, the Oscar nominees and presenters finally floated down the red carpet in all their glory. Our heads are still spinning over all the looks. Jennifer Lopez was one of the first to arrive and set the bar high in her elegant silk Marchesa gown. Many other lovelies in pale shades followed, including Penelope Cruz, Kate Winslet and Gwyneth Paltrow. Cate Blanchett mixed it up with dark tulle over a shimmering sliver Armani Prive gown. On the other side of the color spectrum, Nicole Kidman stood out in her dramatic Balenciaga column gown and Reese Witherspoon showed off some curves in a deep Nina Ricci gown. We’re still digesting it all… and of course, debating about who got it right and who got it wrong. Tell us: What do you think of the Oscars red carpet? Whose dress do you love — or hate? Vote on your favorite by clicking here!

Click here to see all the Best Dresses of the night, and for more of the latest news and gossip on the Oscars, check out our Red Carpet Confidential blog.

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/ap; Frazer Harrison/Getty; lucas jackson/reuters/landov(2)

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Designers may all want to dress Best Supporting Actress nominee Jennifer Hudson for the big night, but when the Dreamgirls star needed some comfortable footwear for her Oscar rehearsals on Thursday, she called on the folks at Piperlime, the online shoe shop that was gifting celebs at the Marie Claire-sponsored Luxury Lounge. “She wanted something comfortable, cute and flat,” says a company rep, who quickly shipped over a bunch of shoes, including a shiny red ballet flat by Taryn Rose (which was inspired by Sienna Miller in Factory Girl) $445 as well as styles by Cynthia Vincent, Steve Madden and Charles by Charles David.

Click here to see more Red Carpet Fashion in Off the Rack. And for more of the latest news and gossip on the award shows, check out our Red Carpet Confidential blog.

Photo: john shearer/wireimage

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Michelle Williams has developed a signature downtown style for the past several years, with her floaty minidresses and long wavy blond locks. We did a double take seeing her with a pixie cut on the red carpet at the Indie Spirit Awards today. With her fine features and big green eyes, the fair actress looks sweetly mod and eerily remiscent of a young Mia Farrow. We think it’s a fresh look for the ingenue, but we want to know what you think. Tell us: What do you think of Michelle’s new do? Love it or hate it?

Click here to see all the stars at the Independent Spirit Awards. And for more of the latest news and gossip on the award shows, check out our Red Carpet Confidential blog.

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Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but this Oscar weekend, some A-listers are snapping up pieces minus the bling– thanks to Kathleen Cavalaro’s hand-made gold jewelry. Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Hilary Swank walked away from the Adwil suite yesterday with one-of-a-kind wire-wrapped necklaces that Cavalaro designed especially for them. Madonna received an ornate, asymmetrical Cleopatra Necklace, $850. Swank’s necklace features a freshwater pearl centerpiece surrounded by both wire and chain; Paltrow’s features a handmade hoop wrapped in tiny citrines around a large faceted citrine. Also from Kathleen’s collection, Swank received a pair of Carnelian wire-wrap earrings, $195 (already a favorite of Grey’s Anatomy star Kate Walsh), while Paltrow received a delicate chrysophase necklace. Or if those are a little pricey, pick up the more affordable Sophia Necklace, $175, which has already been seen on stars like Kristin Cavalleri.

Photo: Dennis Van Tine/ABACA

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